What are the different types of optical illusions?

What are the different types of optical illusions?

There are several types of optical illusions, including literal illusions, physiological illusions, and cognitive illusions. Would you like to know more about each type?

Yes, please explain each type.

Sure! Literal illusions create images that are different from the objects that make them. Physiological illusions occur due to the effects of excessive stimulation of the senses. Cognitive illusions are the result of the brain's interpretation of visual information.

Can you give me examples of each type?

Of course! For literal illusions, think of the famous 'Rubin's Vase.' An example of a physiological illusion is the 'Munker-White' illusion. For cognitive illusions, the 'Ames Room' is a great example.

That's fascinating! How do these illusions work?

These illusions work by exploiting the way our brain processes visual information, often leading to misinterpretations based on context, contrast, and perspective.